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Flavorful Shrimp Cocktail Shooters Recipe with Spicy Horseradish Sauce

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring tender shrimp served with a bold, creamy, and spicy horseradish sauce, perfect for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco), optional
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (full-fat or Greek yogurt as a substitute)
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Ice (enough to chill shrimp after cooking)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 6 cups/1.4 liters) to a boil. Add a few lemon slices if desired.
  2. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and slightly curled. Avoid overcooking.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp immediately to a large bowl filled with ice and cold water. Let cool for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, and celery salt until smooth. Adjust horseradish and hot sauce to taste.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce into the bottom of each shooter glass.
  6. Place 3 to 4 shrimp standing upright around the rim or nestled inside each glass.
  7. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and a small lemon wedge if desired.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not skip the ice bath step to keep shrimp tender. Taste the sauce while whisking to adjust spice levels. Use large shrimp (16-20 count per pound) for best presentation. Sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge. Store shrimp and sauce separately if making ahead and assemble just before serving.

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Keywords: shrimp cocktail, shrimp shooters, horseradish sauce, appetizer, party food, seafood, spicy sauce

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